FTGA Model Tours
Located just 25-50 minutes from Kanazawa or Kyoto via the Shinkansen and Express trains, Fukui is the perfect hidden gem for a day trip or an overnight stay. Our professional local guides offer deeper insights into Zen spirit, ancient history, and world-class crafts.
These are model itineraries. We can flexibly rearrange the schedule, add other locations, or shorten/extend the duration based on your interests.
Please feel free to let us know any preferences.
Plan A: Eiheiji & Yokokan – Zen Spirit & Garden Beauty
| Time | Itinerary |
|---|---|
| 09:30 | Meet at Fukui Station & Briefing |
| 10:00 | Yokokun Garden & Fukui Castle Ruins (Walk) |
| 11:50 | Travel via “Eiheiji Liner” Express Bus |
| 12:30 | Zen-style Shojin Lunch at Gateway (Self-pay) |
| 13:40 | Eiheiji Temple Guided Visit |
| 16:10 | Farewell at Fukui Station |
Plan B: Katsuyama – Dinosaurs & Giant Buddha Tour
| Time | Itinerary |
|---|---|
| 09:00 | Meet at Echizen Railway Fukui Station |
| 09:25 | Local Train Journey to Katsuyama |
| 10:50 | Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum |
| 13:00 | Lunch near the Museum |
| 14:00 | Echizen Daibutsu or Heisenji (By on-site taxi) |
| 16:40 | Farewell at Fukui Station |
Plan C: Takefu – Artisan Soul & Traditional Crafts
| Time | Itinerary |
|---|---|
| 09:30 | Meet at Echizen-Takefu Station |
| 10:00 | Takefu Knife Village (Workshop & Shop) |
| 11:30 | Echizen Washi Village (Demo & Experience) |
| 13:00 | Local Lunch (Soba or Volga Rice) |
| 16:00 | Farewell at Takefu or Echizen-Takefu Station |
Plan D: Tsuruga – Port History & Seafood Journey
| Time | Itinerary |
|---|---|
| 10:00 | Meet at Tsuruga Station |
| 10:30 | Port of Humanity Tsuruga Museum |
| 11:30 | Red Brick Warehouse & Kanegasaki Walk |
| 12:30 | Seafood Lunch at local restaurant |
| 13:40 | Kehi Jingu Shrine (Grand Torii Gate) |
| 15:00 | Farewell at Tsuruga Station |
Plan E: Fukui Night – Castle & Local Sake/Food
| Time | Itinerary |
|---|---|
| 18:30 | Meet at Fukui Station (Dinosaur Plaza) |
| 18:45 | Night Walk around Fukui Castle Site |
| 19:00 | Dinner & Sake Experience at Local Pub |
| 21:00 | End of Tour at Hotel or Station |
【Important Notes】
● Guide Fee: Up to 4 hrs: 20,000 JPY / Up to 8 hrs: 30,000 JPY
● Included: Professional guiding and interpretation services only.
● Not Included: Transportation, meals, and entrance fees (for both guests and the guide).
● Booking: Please use our Contact to reach us.
● Guide Fee: Up to 4 hrs: 20,000 JPY / Up to 8 hrs: 30,000 JPY
● Included: Professional guiding and interpretation services only.
● Not Included: Transportation, meals, and entrance fees (for both guests and the guide).
● Booking: Please use our Contact to reach us.